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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
5
At Anzio Beachhead April 23 two U S tactical reconnaissance pilots from the oldest Mediterranean squadron flew low over German lines. They dodged flak for hours and targeted nine German artillery pieces while leaving pistols behind.
Lt Perry and the 52 mission veteran describe P-1 fighters supporting the Anzio beachhead through visual air direction and counterbattery fire. Artillery Captain Lowry notes pilots as unglamorized, while pilots like Lt Owen Lee bail out after flak and others recover from spins. Air crews use code names Black Magic and Sugar Baby as targets are blanketed and photographed for proof.
A Senate subcommittee led by Senator Pepper proposed easing the little steel formula to let employers raise salaries up to $1 a month for single workers and $200 for family heads without War Labor Board approval. The panel urged more funds for the Office of Price Administration to enforce stricter price controls and curb inflation. Clerks, teachers, stenographers, local workers, pensioners and veterans dependents were cited as hardest hit by rising costs with inflation already underway.
At the Norfolk navy yard in Portsmouth Virginia fifteen civilian shipyard workers died from suffocation and twenty were injured when a fire broke out in a ship's hold undergoing repairs. The blaze occurred about 6 20 p m and the firemen evacuated thirty workers within two hours. The dead, many from Portsmouth or Norfolk, were identified by chaplains and the 20 injured were not in serious condition. Navy yard officials said the cause was under inquiry with a court of inquiry to be appointed.
Questions ask which emperor permitted Christian worship unmolested which Arthurian sword named
Reading advises birthdays makers to be frank outspoken yet cautious in business this year. It warns against get rich quick schemes and urges orthodox finance. The page includes a mini quiz with answers Constantine Excalibur and a clublike weapon and a Hollandaise tip with red wine vinegar.
CHAPEL HILL April 28 An increasing number of Negroes are voting in North Carolina primaries with wholesome democratic values, Dr. Frank P. Graham says. Graham, UNC president and war labor board member, urged states and parties to accept the Supreme Court ruling on Negro voting rights and cooperate in its implementation. For overworked feet rub with easter oil and put on white cotton socks with draw strings.
Raleigh April 28. The Democratic state convention will consider Gov J Melville Broughton as the party's vice presidential nominee. Oklahoma Young Democrats endorsed him and North Carolina officials report support from eight other states. Kerr Jr will be keynote speaker as delegates prepare to address postwar adjustments and New deal era programs.
When feet burn sting and itch users are told to apply Moone's Emerald Oil on feet and ankles morning and night for a few days. The advertisement claims thousands have found relief and notes the product is easy to use without staining with a money back guarantee and availability at Mann Drug and other druggists.
Registration books open Saturday morning April 29 at 9 A M and stay open until sunset May 13 Registrars will be at polling places each Saturday during the period On other days voters may register at Registrar homes or other precinct sites as designated by the Registrars
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